However talk in the British media has suggested Spurs boss Mauricio Pochettino is keen to keep the player at White Hart Lane.

Belgian newspaper HLN, via Sport Witness , claim that Spurs have tried to sell the 28-year-old in the previous three transfer windows. HLN also report that Sunderland and Stoke City have been offered his services.

The Mirror report however that Pochettino wants the clubs to offer him a new contract – his current deal with Tottenham expires in 18 months.

Serie A side Napoli had been linked with Dembele in the summer but a excellent run of form in recent games has apparently convinced Spurs’ manager that he should be rewarded with a contract extension.